Believe in Me

Despite all its clichéd moralizing and blatant borrowings, the movie does offer a few clever twists on an old sports-movie formula.

"...Directed by: Robert Collector. Starring: Jeffrey Donovan, Samantha Mathis, Bruce Dern, Bob Gunton, Alicia..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Q&A Hole: Considering All the Different Gods Available to Humanity, How Do You Choose Which One to Believe In?

With Russell Glasser, Cristine H. Legare, David Wheeler, and more.

"...you are so big, so absolutely huge,” as Michael Palin intoned in Monty Python’s Meaning of Life. “Gosh, we’re..."

Oct. 25, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Doesn't Believe in Therapy

The Luv Doc has some great news for those of modest mental acuity

"...and I barely communicate even though we are both working from home and trying to homeschool our preteen children...."

Dec. 4, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Why? Why Is Now Not the Right Time for Everyone to Stand for What I Believe In?

"...Dear Libbys, Someone please tell me: Why some candidates or parties have..."

May 4, 2004 Postmarks

Believe in Them

Fantastic Fest brings Last Exorcism creators to town

"...Another week, another Fantastic Fest advance screening: Last night saw a special sneak peak at The..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

I Have to Believe in Justice

"...Dear Editor, You know it never ceases to amaze me that police departments around this country continue to perpetuate..."

July 1, 2005 Postmarks

Believing in Beauty

Fabric, home altars, and the influence of her mother all figure heavily in the art of Connie Arismendi, and writer Mary Jane Garza opens up the heart from which her remarkable images spring.

"...Artist Connie Arismendi remembers as a little girl watching her mother sew..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Finding Sasquatch in Summoning the Spirit

How a Texas bigfoot migrated to Oregon for new cryptid horror

"...– whether it be the giant of the Himalayas in Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon or the Fouke..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Nina Diaz Ponders Playing As the Titanic Sinks

“I thought to myself, ‘Would I play ’til the ship sank?’”

"...highlight of Vallejo’s new duets LP, Amigos Amigos, is Nina Diaz. “A tremulous indie rock contribution from Nina Diaz,..."

Nov. 18, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...had the good fortune to be at Esther's Follies in its early years – and that's asking a lot..."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

From Garden State to the Final Moments in Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff on death, Kickstarter, and his new film

"...If you look up "existential angst" in the dictionary, you might not expect to see a..."

July 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

You Can Count On Me

"...Directed by: Kenneth Lonergan. Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Laura Linney, Matthew Broderick, Rory Culkin, Jon..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

In Stereo

Indie romantic comedy doesn't resonate

"...Directed by: Mel Rodriguez III. Starring: Micah Hauptman, Beau Garrett, Melissa Bolona,..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...a legend silk-screened on a trucker cap. I walk into a packed Chelsea gallery and before I can untangle..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...It's been a month since an anti-abortion boycott brought construction to a halt on..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

In Praise of Binge-Watching

TV we consumed in dangerously large quantities

"...watch so many TV shows. And by watch, we mean consume in large quantities over long weekends, aka binge...."

Jan. 1, 2010 Screens Feature

Finding Gold in a Dust Bowl

Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, and other nuggets from ACL

"...before I walk down there. I go to sleep in my own bed after a shower.” I imagine their..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Me and My Friends

Walking on the wild side with Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist John Frusciante

"...Frusciante is pure music. On a hazy, Southern California summer morning on the Sunset Strip, in a hotel conference..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Jay Wile Puts the Pieces Back Together

“Our community is innovative and [will] adapt to this new culture”

"...ATX’s Frank Ocean? So some suggested: “‘If Frank is the second coming of Jesus,..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Being Christeene in 2018

“I’m a collection of all the shit that you’re throwing around in this stratosphere of online media conversation.”

"...In an era when the seismic repercussions of sexual impropriety..."

May 25, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Don't Take Me for a Loser

Tracking Irish firebrand guitarist Gary Moore (1952-2011).

"...My January 2006 Thin Lizzy opus could just have easily been about Gary..."

Feb. 9, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Year in Books

What New Book Did You Most Enjoy in 1998 and Why?

"...Stuart Wade: Kurt Vonnegut's intentionally unfinished farewell Timequake. Nowhere close to his best work,..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Feature

Renee Davis' 25 Years as Harriet Tubman in Sister Moses

The dancer talks about her quarter-century of walking in the footsteps of this legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad

"...She has, it's fair to say, been walking in her footsteps for a quarter of a century...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Grace Garcia Killed in Car Crash

Colleagues pay tribute to Annie's List head

"...Grace Garcia, one of the most influential women in state politics, was killed Monday in a..."

June 3, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Dar Williams, In the Time of Gods

Mythic themes – Pete Seeger as ‘Storm King’ – in everyday life

"...she can figure, folk diva Dar Williams hasn’t played in Central Texas since 2008. That was the last time..."

Dec. 11, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Knickers in a Knot

By way of introduction, please welcome new GP blogger, Julie Gillis.

"...new blogger here at the Gay Place! I've been in love with the Dandy Unicorn for quite some time,..."

Sept. 29, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

In Person: Maya Angelou

"...1995, Bass Concert Hall rustled with the energy of swirling autumn leaves. The lights went black, and quiet anticipation..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Books Feature

Wilson Marks Finds Beauty in the Random

Seela serves up whimsical illustration in “Only a Train” clip

"...The end of summer looks doubly stressful for Wilson Marks. As the local..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

At Home in the World of One's Woes, And It's a Wide, Wide World

The nitty-gritty of what speaks to us and why

"...were off but good, you attack my beloved This American Life? Christ, man, have you no shame? I’m not..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Staying Healthy to Stay in School

National nonprofit Communities in Schools looks at the role of food in education

"...The passing period between classes at Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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